Cole Briggs
Combat Sports Writer
Cole Briggs covers both professional wrestling and combat sports, giving him a unique lens on crossover athletes and the tactical dimensions of in-ring performance. A strong voice on the MMA-wrestling overlap.
Articles by Cole Briggs
Natalya is playing the long game while the division gets younger
Natalya Neidhart remains the division's most reliable technician, but is her commitment …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Laredo Kid and Rey Fenix just reminded us why lucha libre is king
Laredo Kid and Rey Fenix tore the house down in Mexico City, …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Je’Von Evans is winning over the WWE locker room one sequence at a time
Je’Von Evans is hitting 74% of his signature spots, but his reliance …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Nikki Cross and Big Damo buying Progress and DEFY is a massive gamble
Nikki Cross and Big Damo have acquired Progress Wrestling and DEFY. Can …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Booking by reaction: The structural failure of WWE's mid-2010s pivot
A tactical breakdown of why WWE's mid-2010s booking relied on desperate tag-team …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Why Mick Foley showing up at AEW Redemption is a tactical mistake
Tony Khan’s plan to feature Mick Foley at AEW Redemption is a …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Mike Bailey is right to call out Darby Allin's reckless booking
Speedball Mike Bailey's critique of Darby Allin exposes a deeper issue within …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
AEW's Montreal gamble with Redemption looks problematic
AEW has announced a new pay-per-view, Redemption, for Montreal this July. It's …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Nikki Storm and Big Damo buying PROGRESS and DEFY is peak wrestling chaos
Nikki Storm and Big Damo have pulled an impossible maneuver by buying …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
MJF is playing a dangerous game with his own authenticity
MJF wants to sell us on his authenticity, but in the pro …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: AEW Double or Nothing 2026 Defining Moments
AEW Double or Nothing 2026 featured a shocking betrayal, major title changes, …
1 month, 3 weeks agoIndi Hartwell’s TNA jump is the best career pivot of the year
Indi Hartwell escaped the main roster void for TNA, but is it …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Tiffany Stratton is betting on athleticism over safe booking
Tiffany Stratton has moved away from high-risk finishers to protect her longevity, …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
WWE is turning Italy into a high-stakes Netflix experiment
WWE heads to Turin this Sunday for Clash in Italy, but behind …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
AEW Double or Nothing medical fallout: Perry and others undergo evaluation
AEW Double or Nothing’s Stadium Stampede left talent under medical scrutiny following …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
John Cena reflects on the creative risks defining his final WWE run
John Cena confirms he never vetoed a single WWE creative pitch throughout …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Why Jon Moxley remains the gravity well of professional wrestling
Analyzing Jon Moxley's recent trajectory and the potential impact of a Switchblades …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
AEW needs to stop chasing WWE castoffs and fix its own house
AEW's infatuation with recently departed WWE talent feels like a distraction from …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event is trapped in a creative holding pattern
Saturday Night's Main Event failed to deliver on its promise, as the …
1 month, 4 weeks agoWWE’s Monday Night Raw is stuck in a holding pattern
WWE's Monday Night Raw continues to rely on predictable booking patterns that …
1 month, 4 weeks ago